Protecting refugee women from gender-based violence

Amendment No. 8 | Doc. 14284 | 25 April 2017

Signatories:

Ms Serap YAŞAR, Turkey, EC ; Mr Şaban DİŞLİ, Turkey, EPP/CD ; Mr Erkan KANDEMİR, Turkey, EC ; Mr Suat ÖNAL, Turkey, EC ; Ms Zühal TOPCU, Turkey, EC ; Mr Burhanettin UYSAL, Turkey, EC

Origin

2017 - Second part-session

In the draft resolution, after paragraph 5.4.5, insert the following paragraph:

"coordinate with civil society organisations who are active in the field and encourage them to focus on gender-based violence and discrimination;"

Explanatory note

The vital role of civil society organisations in combatting gender-based violence and discrimination is well-known. This amendment will specifically draw attention to the role of civil society organisations.